Topic Sentences
How many sentences make up a topic sentence?
One
Is a hook the first, second, or third sentence in the paragraph?
It's the first sentence.
If I were starting a paragraph about how to ride a bike, what transition word could I use?
(Hint: START of the paragraph)
In the beginning, First, etc.
How many details should you have in a paragraph?
3 sentences
How many lines are indented in a paragraph?
One line (the first line)
Where does a topic sentence go in a paragraph?
In the beginning of the paragraph.
Give an example of a hook using a question.
Example: Have you ever been on a roller coaster?
What transition word could I put in the sentence....
I love to eat chocolate ice cream! ______ my sister does not like chocolate ice cream.
However, Although, etc.
Which detail does not belong?
I like going to the beach.
We build sandcastles.
I drank soda at home.
I drank soda at home.
True/False An indent should be about two finger spaces big.
True
True/False A topic sentence tells the reader what the paragraph will be about.
True
The hook "Ring! Ring! Ring" is an example of what type of hook?
Onomatopoeia
What punctuation normally goes after each transition word?
A comma
What are three details you could write if you were writing about a day at the zoo?
Different examples
What color is the line on notebook paper that you should write up to after you indent?
Pink or red